The Reserve Bank of India has granted AU Small Finance Bank a universal banking license, the first in a decade, potentially paving the way for other small finance banks to transition. AU Bank met the RBI’s stringent criteria, including minimum net worth, capital adequacy, and asset quality.
US inflation tops 4% for first time in three years, keeping Fed hike in play
US inflation climbed to 4.1% in May, driven by rising energy prices, keeping the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hike plans on the table for September.
June 25, 2026